Skater Smith Eyes Olympic Push on Provisional Team
Cedar Rapids speedskater Brian Smith earns a provisional spot, allowing a possible Olympic berth if he ranks in the world top 32 in the 5000 meter event. Full details on page 1D.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1994
Page
1
Cedar Rapids speedskater Brian Smith earns a provisional spot, allowing a possible Olympic berth if he ranks in the world top 32 in the 5000 meter event. Full details on page 1D.
The Cedar Rapids NAACP marked its annual King celebration praising Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for enduring relevance and awarded a local man for his service. Details appear on page 1B.
NATO says Eastern European states may join through a Partnership for Peace today but full membership awaits demonstrated stability. Officials note reforms are needed before accession, with final approval expected after page 3A details.
Remailing strips identifiers from messages to protect sender anonymity but raises concerns over disclosure and accountability. Details on page 4C.
The Iowa men’s basketball team suffers a rocky stretch with defeats to Ohio State and Michigan. Coach Tom Davis says the start isn’t a real good way to build confidence as details unfold on page 1D.
The Gazette reports one in four Americans eat breakfast en route to work. Area residents share how grab-and-go meals fit busy mornings and the Food Plus segment in Tuesday's Gazette highlights quick options.
A March 1986 audit by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board warned Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan faced insolvency risk due to risky land ventures and accounting irregularities. The disclosure ties into a broader probe alleging funds were diverted to pay political debts and to associates of owner James McDougal, with possible connections to Hillary and Bill Clinton.
Sen Daniel Moynihan joined GOP lawmakers urging an independent prosecutor to review President Clinton's involvement in the Whitewater land deal and potential ties to a failed Arkansas savings and loan. Clinton says he has nothing to hide.
A natural gas leak believed triggered by a lit cigarette caused a Sunday explosion that leveled Nancy Haught's two story brick house in Dubuque. Haught, 57, was airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City in critical condition.
Fifty one Blue Chip economists project inflation adjusted growth near 3 percent in 1994, the strongest five year gain though not matching late 1993 momentum. They cite carryover from a 4.2 percent fourth quarter pace as the main driver.
Des Moines report notes opening day features speeches and ceremonies as the 94th General Assembly begins a 100 day session. Key players include Gov Branstad and Rep Grandy while many incumbents face re election and party balance remains unsettled. Redfern sworn in today and Branstad to deliver Condition of the State with McGiverin Judiciary address slated later in the week.
University of Iowa space researchers warn budget cuts may end key interplanetary programs including the Cassini mission to Saturn. Van Allen Hall researchers fear loss of a 15.4 million NASA contract and a shift away from space science as discretionary federal spending tightens amid a looming deficit.
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